Consultant Rheumatologist

Job summary

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) is one of the leading specialist orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for innovation. We work together as a team of over 1,600 expert members of staff to make a difference for our patients and their families.

Our latest CQC Report was published in February 2019 and saw us rated as 'Good' overall and 'Outstanding' for care.

We run a Shropshire wide service for patients based on a Hub and Spoke model with Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital as the Hub and various other sites (spokes) within the county from where we offer our service to patients.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic consultant Rheumatologist who will contribute to the provision and development of our high quality service. Sessional commitments will include outpatient clinics at RJAH and a number of outreach sites, review of inpatients, and multidisciplinary clinical meetings.

There is also an opportunity to develop a special interest in Metabolic Medicine and to be part of the consultanton-call rota, but this is not essential.

Main duties of the job

Our Rheumatology team consists of seven experienced consultant rheumatologists, three specialty Doctors and six clinical nurse specialists. We also have support from specialist Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists and a specialist Rheumatology Pharmacist.

Our Rheumatology team is the lead provider for Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin providing services at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Gobowen, The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, The Princess Royal Hospital Telford, Euston House Telford, Ludlow Community Hospital, Whitchurch Community Hospital. Additionally, we also provide an outreach clinic in Newtown Powys.

About us

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust(RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, withsome of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as astrong reputation for research and innovation.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people tohave the best opportunities to thrive in their role.

We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer toeveryone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professionaldevelopment opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including ourrecently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (thefirst unit of its kind in the UK).

RJAH has strong links with a range of universities includingStaffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.

The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry inOswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen,approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chesterto Birmingham line.

We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border withNorth and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country,with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offersoutstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or islooking to raise a family.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A vacancy has arisen in the Rheumatology Department and we are looking to appoint a consultant rheumatologist to join our growing and expanding service. The post holder will join a team of rheumatologists and metabolic bone clinicians at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (RJAH). There will also be an opportunity to develop a special interest (for , in Metabolic bone disease) in other aspects of rheumatology and related services and to participate in the consultant on-call rota for perioperative medicine, but this is not essential.

RJAH provides services for a population well in excess of 750,000 people from Shropshire, Mid Wales, North Wales, Merseyside, Cheshire, Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. The hospital receives secondary and tertiary referrals from an even wider area.

Person Specification

Training

Essential

Comprehensive general professional training through medical specialties. Higher professional training in Rheumatology.

Desirable

Training in aspects of osteoporosis. Community or population based clinical services - organisation and evaluation.

Experience Skills and Competencies

Essential

Currently practicing Demonstrable competency in the management of patients with rheumatic disease and the delivery of those services. Wide experience in aspects of rheumatology

Desirable

Involvement in the development of, or experience of establishing and developing rheumatology services - in acute and/or community settings. Current general medicine clinical practice including managing patients in high dependency setting.

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC Registration with license to practice and with no restrictions on practice Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Rheumatoogy, via CCT or CESR Proposed CCT/CESR date must be within 6 months of interview European Community Rights Primary Medical Degree MRCP (or Equivalent)

Desirable

Further higher qualification. General Internal Medicine

Academic achievement, research and publication. Teaching experience

Essential

Exposure to research; some teaching, presentation and publication experience.

Desirable

Academic training together with research and publication. Involvement with assessment, appraisal and postgraduate education.

Audit, Clinical governance, Information Technology, Management

Essential

Audit used in practice; exposure to clinical governance, routine computer and internet usage.

Desirable

Evidence-based practice and guideline development experience. Interest in development of electronic patient record systems.

Clinical Leadership

Essential

Basic understanding and practice of clinical leadership [with reference to the clinical leadership framework: personal qualities, working with others, managing services, improving services, setting direction] Demonstrates what makes teams work effectively

Desirable

Competence, demonstrated through experience, in managing & improving clinical services; setting direction for service developments. Practical experience of clinical service evaluation and review.

Attributes

Essential

Good communication skills; ability to work under pressure; team working and people management skills essential. Ability to organise resources effectively - including self

Desirable

Team enhancing leadership skills. Service and specialty development.

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